Indonesia China

Jakarta continues to seek ways to manage the opportunities and challenges stemming from the BRI.

The role of foreign influence has unsurprisingly featured among the issues in Indonesia’s upcoming general elections.

A recent development has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and integrate its existing capabilities to address a range of threats.

A closer look at the status of defense ties between Jakarta and Beijing.

Purchase signals Southeast Asian state’s efforts to boost its capabilities and the inroads Chinese drones are making in some markets.

The move indicates Jakarta’s insistence on pursuing what has become a key priority.

Beijing’s displeasure is all too predictable and far from convincing.

Jakarta is willing to take new moves to signal even more clearly its long-held legal positions.

The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.

Sinkings described as low-key, with identities of the vessels not publicly disclosed.